Has anyone figured out how to retrieve toner levels via SNMP on a Brother MFC-L8690CDW printer? I can access the default printer OIDs, but the toner level values I get back are strange (-3 for toner levels, -2 for max capacity). If you found any working OIDs or have alternative methods for checking toner levels, please share your insights! Thanks!
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I haven't specifically tested that model, but I've noticed that some printer brands don't provide direct toner level readings via SNMP. For those, I've found that if you get the maximum toner level OID and divide it by the used toner OID, then multiply by 100, you can get a percentage. It's worth trying! If you look up those OIDs online or even consult AI tools, you might find something helpful. Do share your results once you do; it could assist others down the line.
Have you tried using snmpwalk? It's a straightforward command that might give you the details you need.
Yeah, I've attempted that a few times, but couldn't find any valuable or reliable information.
I've heard of that method too, but I checked Google and asked AI already for those OIDs, and no luck. I'm wondering if there's a different approach, like using web monitoring tools or similar techniques.